On the class wiki site, post your favorite new Web 2.0 tool that has not been covered in detail in this class that you have discovered in this course or elsewhere. List the URL, what the tool is, and why you find it useful using the wiki template page. No duplication allowed-each page must be an original new tool. This can be done after reviewing the Unit 9 material, which covers more Web 2.0 resources.
SketchUp is a free 3D drawing tool that allows you create anything imaginable. There is a free version called SketchUp Make and a paid version called SketchUp Pro. This site also looks ad free. You can also download Trimble Connect for SketchUp which makes sharing and collaborating easy. The site offers instructor led trainings, video tutorials, a knowledge center (virtual encyclopedia related to SketchUp), and so much more. Help make drawing fun with SketchUp. Good teachers start from scratch. Smart teachers steal (borrow). Need a model of a historical building? A salt molecule? A medieval trebuchet? Hop on to SketchUp’s 3D Warehouse and browse through millions of existing models that you can use in your classroom. SketchUp offers endless possibilities in the classroom. They even have their own educational section for teachers! Whether you plan on using it as one teacher, one department, or one district, SketchUp is the 3D drawing tool you should choose K-12!
Educational Uses of Site
You can use the 3D modeling tool for any subject. Create geometry shape for math. Recreate historic buildings in social studies or to create works of art in a design class. Teachers and students can use this tool for anything. If they can dream it, they can build it!
Review of Site
I personally think this Web 2.0 tool would be extremely useful to art teachers and design teachers in the field of education. Even classroom teachers can use it to there instructional benefit. Creating 3D models form scratch or even searching the 3D warehouse which has millions of existing models ready to use in a classroom setting. I give this site 2 thumbs up!
Unit 5.2A Assignment
On the class wiki site, post your favorite new Web 2.0 tool that has not been covered in detail in this class that you have discovered in this course or elsewhere. List the URL, what the tool is, and why you find it useful using the wiki template page. No duplication allowed-each page must be an original new tool. This can be done after reviewing the Unit 9 material, which covers more Web 2.0 resources.
Student Name:
Andrew DellingerTitle of Site:
SketchUpURL:
http://www.sketchup.comDescription of Site:
SketchUp is a free 3D drawing tool that allows you create anything imaginable. There is a free version called SketchUp Make and a paid version called SketchUp Pro. This site also looks ad free. You can also download Trimble Connect for SketchUp which makes sharing and collaborating easy.The site offers instructor led trainings, video tutorials, a knowledge center (virtual encyclopedia related to SketchUp), and so much more. Help make drawing fun with SketchUp. Good teachers start from scratch. Smart teachers steal (borrow). Need a model of a historical building? A salt molecule? A medieval trebuchet? Hop on to SketchUp’s 3D Warehouse and browse through millions of existing models that you can use in your classroom. SketchUp offers endless possibilities in the classroom. They even have their own educational section for teachers! Whether you plan on using it as one teacher, one department, or one district, SketchUp is the 3D drawing tool you should choose K-12!
Educational Uses of Site
You can use the 3D modeling tool for any subject. Create geometry shape for math. Recreate historic buildings in social studies or to create works of art in a design class. Teachers and students can use this tool for anything. If they can dream it, they can build it!Review of Site
I personally think this Web 2.0 tool would be extremely useful to art teachers and design teachers in the field of education. Even classroom teachers can use it to there instructional benefit. Creating 3D models form scratch or even searching the 3D warehouse which has millions of existing models ready to use in a classroom setting. I give this site 2 thumbs up!